- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (4,326 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,888 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 478% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (1,015 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (343 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (825 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 (1,313 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.17 (1,855 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (1,427 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (673 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (676 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,075 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (627 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.17 (419 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,197 (429,770 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $943 (338,523 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (71,134 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $893 (320,623 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $680 (244,030 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $144 (51,591 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (11,450 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $346 (124,085 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (28,375 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (3,008 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (4,278 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (17,682 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (19,587 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (28,057 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (43,716 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,326 (8,732,890 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (203 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (12,476 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (6,474 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.53 (1,627 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,219 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (30,096 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.20 (1,865 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.88 (1,033 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.41 (1,582 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (875 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.35 (486 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (5,625 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (15,155 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (8,033 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $121 (43,584 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (20,912 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,898 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (1,575 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.75 (1,346 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (154,509 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.47 (529 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (10,065 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (2,228 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
359.000
NGN
/
USD
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Cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,577,612 ₦
($4,394)
in Little Rock, Arkansas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,390,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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